Roads Maintainer I (full-time)

Job No: CITYPR0811
Location: Powell River, BC

OPEN DATE:         May 8, 2019

CLOSING DATE:   4 pm Tuesday, May 21, 2019

DEPARTMENT:      Infrastructure Services

DIVISION:            Operational Services

SECTION:              Roads  

REPORTS TO:        Roads Supervisor    

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JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of building and operational services maintenance functions.  Operates small equipment, works in Garbage or Heavy Equipment or may be assigned the rate by the Supervisor based on skill or experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs operational services maintenance such as shovelling, raking, wheel barrowing dirt and construction materials, traffic control, cleaning and painting hydrants
  • Operates a vehicle larger than 1 ton, loader and tandem axle vehicles, for the purpose of materials compaction (base gravels, compacted base materials for utility works) or for transporting equipment and materials; loads, fastens down, transports and unloads materials and supplies, ensures that the loads being carried or towed are safe and secure
  • Tows accessory equipment such as air compressor, pipe trailer, asphalt saw, concrete mixer, crack sealing unit and asphalt roller
  • Assists with asphalt patching, concrete work, and maintaining grounds, roads, hydrants, sanitary sewer and storm utilities
  • Prepares work areas and surfaces prior to painting
  • Ploughs snow from parking areas and roads
  • Cleans up construction debris and picks up and delivers materials between City buildings, material suppliers and work sites
  • Attends division safety talks, crew talks and required safety training; follows safe work procedures; reports hazards, injuries and near misses
  • Operates forklift, chainsaw and other small equipment, and uses small hand and power tools
  • Operates City vehicles (Class 3 with Air or lesser)
  • Maintain professional and technical requirements for the position
  • Performs related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School (Grade 12)
  • Valid B.C. Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Endorsement
  • W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
  • Traffic Control Person Certificate
  • Forklift Training
  • Chainsaw Operation Training
  • Up to date knowledge of the City’s computerized systems, administrative systems and office technology as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • 2 years experience as General Labourer
  • Or an equivalent combination of experience and education

PAY RATE:

This is a union position with the pay rate of $27.50 per hour (2018) that will be adjusted according to the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement (2019-2023).

HOURS OF WORK:

7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week

 

How To Apply:

If you are interested in this position:

  1. Complete the questions contained in the application below.  NOTE: You must use your correct seniority date.  After completing the questions, click "Next".
  2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents.  This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 
  3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.
  4. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.

The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.

 

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